Jagdpanther - a late version...I guess

[Panzergrenadier]

Hello to all of you!

Since I was feeling like building something and didn't want to go really deep into AM land I started work on the Tamiya 1:35 Jagdpanther. It is the ''late'' kit. The build has been quite fast so all together I may have spent like 10hrs on the build.?.?.? I am not 100% certain if I am going to use the Friul tracks on this one. I assembled them anyway and well if I am not going to use them now, then I will have a set assembled, ready for future use. As a side note the tracks are a bit disappointing. The pin ends that are supposed to be on one side are not there on 40% of the track links. It is not an issue of being handed etc, they are just not formed!:yell::yell::yell:

My big plunder was to use gel type glue and that really didn't work out so I carefully burned the glue on the pins above a candle and used liquid type the other time around.So...will see how they turn out under some paint and mud. :o

I have added some texture to the bigger armor plates and some welds as well. As you can see, some parts are not yet attached, that is because I am not that sure about the configuration I will use. I got carried away and glued the tool racks on the hull sides, but I am beginning to realize that the late ones had them moved back. I will get to the fine adjustments when I get possession of some reference material in the near future.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/IMGP2265.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/IMGP2266.jpg

Is the sag of the tracks ok??

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/IMGP2269.jpg

:)

[holmerz]

Looking good Siim :thumb: very clean build. Sorry about the friuls being that poor. Looking forward to see dressed up in some camo, any ideas yet?

\Erik

[james84]

Good job, Siim. As for the tracks, this is one of the first kits I've built and the rubber bands provided are not that bad!

[Flak]

Great work always...Siim :thumb:

[astralscooter]

Makes me want to do another JP! Looks good, and the sag too.

Arild :)

[Panzergrenadier]

Thanks for the comments!

As for the camo, I am not sure yet, but I think I might go with the box-art type of overall green with soft edge brown and yellow airbrushed onto that.
I will get some clearer objectives in the near future. ;)

[Sticky]

Looks fine - brings on de paint!

[lquah]

Siim

Nice quick build :thumb: The tracks look a tad too taut. Maybe add just one link on either side. And you are going to add the mesh for the engine deck vents, right? :)

Lawrence

[Jan Peters]

Cool, I plan to build this one for a GB soon :D
Have you decided on a sheme yet?
Jan :)

[Panzergrenadier]

James, Lawrence, Jan- thank you!

The tracks look a tad too taut. Maybe add just one link on either side. And you are going to add the mesh for the engine deck vents, right?

Ok, I will actually change the track runs with each other. It seems the other side is overly loose. The end pins are F***** anyway so it will not matter.


Mesh...what mesh! Did German tanks even have those?:D:D:D

Have you decided on a sheme yet?

Nothing certain yet, but in general terms something where the dominant color is green.

[Panzergrenadier]

Hello. It has been a long time since this project moved along. Now I have finished the building stage and it is just waiting for some inspiration to paint. I have decided to use the Friul tracks regardless of their bad quality. I think I will add some spare tracks to the back as well. the paint scheme will be something in the kit instructions. I guess I really don't know where I am heading with this build, but once the creative juices start flowing again I hope I will get a more detailed idea.:)

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP3000T.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2999T.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2998T.jpg

[Flak]

Great work always...can't wait to see it in paint :thumb:

[Panzergrenadier]

Thank you Marco!